True Wireless
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
83Outstanding
$85
Full review dataJabra Elite 10 Gen 2 vs Soundcore Spirit X2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 - Outstanding overall at around $85.
True Wireless
Soundcore Spirit X2
59Average
$45
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 leads on 4 of 6 measures.
- Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
- Soundcore Spirit X2
HearWiki score
83
59
Sound
7.8
6.4
Noise cancelling
8.6
-
Battery
6.2
7.3
Calls
7.4
6.1
Price (USD)
$85
$45
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Mixed generations
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 (2024) against Soundcore Spirit X2 (2020). Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 brings Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against None, while the Soundcore Spirit X2 answers with Top codec aptX against AAC.
- Elite 10 Gen 220244 yr newer
- Spirit X22020
What differsElite 10 Gen 2Spirit X2
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- aptX
- ANC type
- Adaptive
- None
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP68
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: USB-C.
Specifications
Elite 10 Gen 2Spirit X2
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $85
- $45
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 59
- Released
- 2024
- 2020
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 12 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 12 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 85 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 101 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- 5.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- No
- Battery life
- 8 h
- 9 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6 h
- -
- Battery incl. case
- 36 h
- 36 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- -
- 10 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- -
- Weight
- 11 g
- 11 g
- Case weight
- 46.6 g
- 103 g
- Water resistance
- IP57
- IP68
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 6
- 1
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- cVc 8.0
What reviewers said
Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 are true wireless earbuds with adaptive active noise cancellation and a robust IP57 rating for dust and water resistance. They deliver around 8 hours of playback per charge (6 with ANC on), and the included case extends total battery to 36 hours while supporting wireless charging. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and a 10mm dynamic driver, these earbuds offer a versatile listening experience with touch controls and a companion app for custom EQ.
- Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
- Pro:IP57 rating provides strong dust and water protection
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth 5.3 allows seamless device switching
- Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
- Con:No support for high-resolution codecs like aptX or LDAC
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
Soundcore Spirit X2
The Soundcore Spirit X2 are budget-friendly true wireless earbuds built for intense workouts, boasting an IP68 rating for exceptional water and dust resistance. They deliver a punchy bass-forward sound, a long 36-hour total battery life with the case, and support for aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs, making them a solid value for athletes. The design prioritizes a secure fit, though the bulky shape and finicky controls may not suit everyone.
- Pro:Excellent IP68 water and dust resistance
- Pro:Strong battery life with charging case
- Pro:Support for aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs
- Con:Bulky design may be uncomfortable for some
- Con:Controls can be cumbersome to use
- Con:No wear detection sensor
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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